Switch stand



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APPLICATION FILED AUG. I9, I9k2l.

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APPLICATION FILED AUGJQ, I92I.

Patented Nov. '7, 1922.

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ATES PAT? lade JAMES B. HASKELL, OF HAPIILTON, OHIO, ASSIGNOR T0 f1-1E ALMERCAN FROG t SWITCH Coll/IPANY, OL HAIWILTON, OHO, A CORPORATION OF OHO.

SVTCH STAND.

Application filed August 19, 1921.

T 0 all whom t may concern:

Be it known that l, .latins B. HASKELL, a citizen ot the United States, residing in Hamilton, in t-he county oi Butler and State ot Ohio, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Switch Stands, ot 'which the following is a specification.

lily invention relates to switch stands, and has for its object theprovision of a novel stand of this character having an operating handle which extends in the direc tion ot' length ot the track and is operable in a direction parallel with the genera-l direction ot the track, reducing the necessity ot changes in directions of movement of the trainman, thereby economizing in time and effort in operating the switch stand.

It is the object of my invention, further, to provide a switch sta-nd of novel structure whereby the movement of the switch-arm lengthwise ot the track is converted into movement crosswise of the track for moving the movable switch rail by novel, simple and durable mechanism; and, further, to provide a switch stand comprising a coverplate which has opera-tive connection with the movable switch rail, and to provide means so arranged in such manner that the operating parts are self-cleaning.

rllhe invention will be further readily understood from the following description and claims, and from the drawings, in which latter:

Fig'. 1 is a plan View of my improved device, shown in connection with a switch.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of my improved device in separated relation, partly broken away, and showing the plate and targets in one position in lull lines, and in assumed position in dotted lines.

Fig'. 5? is a vertical crosseection ot' the same, taken on the line 3 3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4f is a side elevation ot the saine, with the operating arm removed and the tar- `get-shaft partly broken away.

Fig. 5 is ya plan view ot the base and the parts mounted therein.

Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section taken on the line 6 6 ci Fig'. 2, partly broken away, and,

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The track is represented at 11, in which 12 and 1? represent the stationary main rails, the main rail 18 merging into the stais a. bott-om view of the closing Serial No. 493.717'.

tionary rail 14 of the siding. Rails 15, 16, comprise the movable switch rails ot a. split switch, and are connected by tie rods 17, 18, ot which 18 is represented as the head-rod. The movable switch rails are slidable laterally on slide plates 19, 20, 2l, and 22. The rail structure may be ot any usual or desirable torni.

My improved switch stand comprises a base 25, formed with a raised portion or pedestal 26. The base has an opening 27, in which a bevel-gear or pinion 28 is arranged to rock. A plate 31 is provided with a segment gear 32. The plate and segment gear are shown integral with eachother for forming a strong structure. The plate is exemplified as a cover-plate and is preferably ormed turret-like at its top, having, rounded. edges 33'. lNhen the cover-plate is turned .for closingv ot the movable switch rail ot the main track, it is preferably substantially coextensive with the upward portion or the pedestal oit' the base.

Thccover-ulate is provided with a liange 8G, shown as an extension of the cover-plate, ttor constituting;` the cover-plate an arm which. has connection with the movable switch rails. For the purpose of this connection the liange is provided with a hole 37.

)t connecting-rod i-1 has a fork 42, by means et which it is connected with the head-rod' 18V by an articulation 43. The other end ot the connecting-rod is provided with a fork 14. A bolt 45 is received through holes in the tines of the fork let and the hole 37 in the ange, being suitably held in place, as by means ot a mit 41:8 and a sinking washer The plate 31 is pivoted to the base, shown eil'ccted by providing` theplate with a trun nion 51, pivoted in a bearing 52 of the base,

The plate is provided with an annular should der 53 resting' on the bearing 52. The trunnion is held in vits bearing: by means ot a Cotter-pin 54e, a washer being' located between the cotter-pin and the bearing.

The gear 28 forms a rockable gear, and is shown fixed by means of a pin 58 to -a shatt- 59 journaled in bearings 80, 81, of the base. )in operating arm is liXed to the shaft, as by means oit a set-bolt Gel.

The gear 28 is located in the opening 2T ot the base. This opening preferably opens upwardly, so as to permit coaction between the gear and the segmei'it-gear. ls Ialso prei Cri V movable switch rail of the main track.

erably opens downwardly, opening into the space 65 between the head-blocks 66, G7, to which the base is secured, as by means or spikes 68, received through notches 69 in the base.

The upper portion ot' the pedestal is provided with an upper Jface 7l., located at the side of the opening in the base. This upper tace and the upper end oit a .flange 72 are located about the opening, being preferably on a level with each other. The lower edge T3 of the cover-plate coacts with this upper tace and edge with a 'wiping eliect, to keep the upper tace and edge clean and prevent obstruction tliereolE by dirt, snow, icc or the like. The over-]').late in its movements back and 'forth will wipe the upper Ytace ot the pefjlestal ol the base, the .viping action being principally toward. the outside of the pedestal. li', however, any dirt or obstruction should be received under the coverplate, such dirt or obstruction will be wiped toward the opening 27 in the base, and dropped past the gear into the space between the head-blocks, for maintaining the operating parts of the mechanism clear and free from dirt.

The operating arm 63 is preferably provided with a weight 75 having a handle 76 thereon. A switch-stand latch oi' suitable itorm, shown at 77, may be provided, this latch having a movable latch-member 78, arranged to be received over the operating arm when the latter is in position for closing the Release ot the latch may be readily eiiiected by means of a trcadle 79. A suitable key lock may be provided for locking` the parts in latched relation, it desired.

My improved device is of simple construction and exceptionally strong. The stand proper is close to the ground so as to occupy little space in a vertical direction. It is so constructed that accidental injury thereto is almost precluded, and so arranged that the operating parts are continuously protected trom the weather.

rllhe cover-plate normally received over the opening to protect the gear mechanism, and over the upper tace or' the pedestal to protect the latter. lt preferably covers the pedestal when in normal relation. The segment-gear is arranged in a segment over the opening and over the upper tace of the pedestal. When the cover-plate is swung by operation of the operating arm to close the movable switch-rail for the sliding and opening the movable switch-rail for the main track, the operatiifig` plate moves in a plane parallel with the plane oi. the tracks, with the flange t-hereo2 registering with the proximate wall 89 of the opening, the opening being at all times covered by the cover-plate.

The switch-stand may be provided with meseta signaling means, shown comprising a signalsha'lft 8l, provided with targets 82. The shaft may be also provided with a portion 83 to which. for instance a signal lantern oli ordinary construction may be secured. The sha'lit is shown as a square shatt to which the targets are secured, by means ot bolts Se, and nuts 85. lt is provided with a reduced end 8G. received in a socket 87, whose axis is coincident with the pivotal axis ot the cover-plate. fr set-bolt 88 is arranged to secure the target-shaft in fixed. position.

Having thus fully described my invention, what l claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. A. switch-stand comprising hase having an upward opening, a roclrable pinion in said opening, a cover-plate above said opening pivoted to said base, the lower tace oit said cover-plate comprising asegment-gear which meshes with said pinion, and an operating arm :tor said rockable pinion, said cover-plate provi-ded with connecting` means Ytor the connecting rod of a switch.

2. A switch-stand comprising a base provided with an upper tace, said base provided with an opening, a rock-shaft journaled in said base, an operating arm for said rockshaft, a gear on said rock-shaft in said opening, a cover-plate tor said opening pivoted to said base and arranged :tor connection with the movable rail of a switch, said cover-plate movable crosswise ot said upper tace and. complemental thereto to wipe said upper face, and a segment gear on said cover-plate in mesh with said gear.

3. A switch-stand comprising a base having an upper tface and forming a housing, a turret-like cover tor said housing having a .lower face coacting with said upper tace for wiping movement therebetween, and a pinion journaled in said base under said turretlike cover, said cover pivoted on an upright axis to said base, said cover provided with a segment-gear in mesh with said pinion, and said cover arranged lor operative connection with the movable rail ot a switch.

ll. A switch-stand. comprising a base torining a housing, a turret-like cover 'lor said housing, a pinion in said base under said turret-like cover, an operating arm outside said base l'or said pinion, said cover pivoted on an upright anis to said base, said cover provided with a segment-gear in mesh with said pinion, said cover arranged for operative connection with the movable rail of a switch, and an upright signal rod mounted on and movable with said cover.

5. In switch stand mechanism, the combination with the rails ott a railway track comprising a movable rail of a switch, of a. switch stand at the side ot said rails, said switch stand comprising a base, a rock-shaft journaled therein., an arm extending thereirom tor moving the same, said arm Mextending lengthwise of said rails and operable in the same general direction as the direction o'l' extension ot' said rails, a cover-plate, gearing below said cover-plate to connect said cover-plate with said rock-shaft, said Cover-plate provided with a depending shank having journal connection in said base, and operative connection betweeen said coverplate and said movable rail.

6. In switch stand mechanism, the coinbination with the rails of a raihvay track oomprising a movable rail of a switch, oi' a switch stand at the side oit said rails, said switch-stand comprising a base, a rock-shaft journaled therein, an arm entendin therefrom for moving the saine, said arm extending lengthwise of said rails and operable in the saine general direction as the directi on of extension of said rails, a cover-plate,gearing below said cover-plate to connect said coverplate with said rock-shaft, said cover-plate provided with a depending shank having journal connection in said base, operative connection between said cover-plate and said movable rail, and an upright target-shaft fixed to said cover-plate with its axis sub stantially coincident with the axis of said depending shank.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my naine in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JAMES B. IIASKELL.

In presence of:-

MARGARET VELSH, ROBERT J. SHANK. 

